Pukaki Homestead

And Private Kowhai Spa

Overlooking the spectacular blue waters of Lake Pukaki towards Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau ranges, Pukaki Homestead is the exclusive three-bedroom Owner’s private residence now available for family vacations.  The Homestead enjoys 180 degree views of one of the world’s most picturesque locations. Inspiring and romantic, the Homestead is a private and peaceful space for you to relax and rejuvenate. 

The Bedrooms

The Bedrooms

Three double bedrooms designed in the style of a European farmhouse, with thick 600mm walls, high wood ceilings, Italian sandstone flooring, leadlight windows and double glazing.  

Restful and light filled, the bedrooms are romantically elegant and decorated in soft Tuscan white with neutral velvet and linens and luxurious bedding. Leadlight double-glazed french doors and windows frame the magnificent views from these rooms. Each bedroom and the main living room have french doors opening out onto the patio and lawn and one of New Zealand’s most iconic and spectacular views over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau ranges. Each bedroom has a super king bed that can be reconfigured into two king single beds for twin share. 

The Library

The Bathrooms

The library is a quiet space with views over Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau ranges.

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room

This beautiful open plan drawing room connects the two wings of the Homestead. Featuring a high ceiling, open fireplace, deep comfortable leather furnishings, original paintings and images by New Zealand artists decorating the walls, deep angled windows lighting the room and French doors open out to the lawn and an outdoor dining space.  Nearby, the Homestead vegetable garden offers a restful space to explore the fresh produce used in the Retreat kitchen. Tucked next to the Drawing Room is a cosy media room, ideal for relaxing in front of your favourite entertainment. 

Kitchen and Dining

Kitchen and Dining

Pukaki Homestead features a large, airy kitchen and dining area with a polished wood dining table. 

Amenities

Amenities

Amenities

  • Accommodation in a 365-square-metre luxury villa with private spa 
  • Lake view over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau mountain ranges 
  • The Homestead has three bedrooms connected by a central drawing room, kitchen, dining area and media room. 
  • Three bathrooms including one ensuite bathroom. 
  • The Kowhai Spa is your private spa and includes a workout room, massage room, and outdoor hot tub. 
  • Pukaki Homestead is finished in natural wooden timbers and soft Italian sandstone flooring, with well-appointed furnishings 
  • Free access to the Retreat’s private forest walkways, petanque and tennis court 
  • Bathroom amenities include hairdryer, spa/bath robe and slippers 
  • The villa is warm and comfortable with a large open fire and central heating 

Additional Options

  • Onsite astronomical observatory and wine cellar experience 
  • Onsite wellness and massage treatments available by arrangement and subject to availability 
  • Laundry service 
  • Local tours and packages by arrangement 
  • Access to the Retreat’s curling sheet in winter by appointment. (Weather dependent on natural ice)

Inclusions

  • Luxury villa accommodation 
  • Free and private use of the Kowhai Spa 
  • Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival 
  • A nourishing breakfast each morning
  • A multi-course Chef’s Tasting Dinner prepared daily by our culinary team and served at our onsite restaurant, The Moraine, with the option of a private three-course dinner delivered to your villa for in-villa dining
  • Free wireless internet access 
  • Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, and croquet
  • Bathroom amenities 
  • Tea and coffee making facilities and in-room treats
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Daily servicing of your villa
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Minimum 3 night booking
Surprised Excellence!!  We didn’t know a thing about Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. We were just looking for a place to stay in the area on our way from Christchurch to Queenstown and luckly found that they had a few nights available that met our travel dates. Arrived to find a privately situated lodge with a wonderful bottle of wine and snack on the kitchen table in the homiest of living rooms. The living room overlooked the deck (and Jacuzzi) onto open fields with sheep and dear meandering about. In the backdrop was a beautiful mountain range. The bedroom and bathroom were to die for. Floor to ceiling windows in the bathroom to a private view of mountains and fields. The bedroom was expansive with windows and light galore. The food was gourmet and individually prepared to meet our dietary needs by the property’s own chef. We opted to have dinner brought to our lodge. Breakfast was placed in the refrigerator the night before for us to eat at our leisure in the morning. Spectacular farm to table fare with incredible plating and presentation. The staff were warm and gracious and made every effort to inquire about our stay to make sure all our needs were met. We would HIGHLY recommend a stay and will be back if we return to New Zealand. You would be missing something really special if you are in the area and don’t drop in for a night or two or three. No hesitation to recommend this to anyone.
Andrew B